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YP09 KGA

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,054 mi
Last recorded176,054 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 KGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 176,054 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres low tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

stone chip on front screen

Fail 3 Oct 2024 176,054 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres low tread

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

stone chip on front screen

Fail 1 Oct 2024 176,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres low tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2023 167,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,548 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 160,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,588 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 152,588 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 143,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres bald and thin on inner edges

screen chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,707 miles

both rear tyres worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,185 miles

both rear tyres worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,394 miles

offside rear tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,373 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge (shallow grooves)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge (shallow grooves)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,887 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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YP09 KGA is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP09 KGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YP09 KGA is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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